What is eco-anxiety?
Have you been worried about the rising air pollution levels in your city? or the amount of plastic around you is constantly worrying you? They may be signs of ‘eco-anxiety’. Never heard of it before? It refers to a fear of environmental damage or ecological disaster. Meet Clover Hogan, who first experienced eco-anxiety when I was eleven and decided that she wanted to become an environmentalist. Feeling that despair and frustration after watching documentaries is what catalysed her into doing something. Her tip for everyone experiencing eco-anxiety – so name it, talk about it, connect with others about it and channel it into what you can do to create change in the world.
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